HYDERABAD: Not all the beneficiaries of the 2BHK scheme are happy with their possessions. While some complained about lack of power supply and drinking water, others said that their dream of living a dignified life has been realised.
A resident of a 2BHK in Kattelamandi near Nampally said that electricity is yet to be provided. “Though we moved into this complex around 40 days back, we don’t have a power connection. We are forced to draw electricity from the street lights,” M Raju of Kattelamandi told TOI.
Jai Kiran, who visited his relatives in the Nampally 2BHK complex, said, “Though I applied I was not allotted a house under this scheme. I have three children and approached the revenue officials but there was no use,”.
P Sabita said that she was delighted to become the owner of a newly-constructed house. “I am happy that we were allotted a house. If they give us proper water supply and electricity this flat will become a perfect home for our family,” Sabita said.
Beneficiaries in Ziaguda said that they are not getting drinking water. “We are depending on bore water and are purchasing drinking water. Sometimes we also get free water from NGOs and the government. Sewage issue is also a concern,” said Ratan from Ziaguda. However, GHMC officials said that these issues will be fixed. “We already gave a representation to the government. The civic issues raised by the residents will be resolved soon,” said B Srinivas, GHMC deputy commissioner of Goshamahal circle. In Ziaguda 1,152 2BHK flats were built under the state government’s housing scheme with Rs 95.58 crore. In Nampally, 103 flats were allotted and the construction cost was Rs 9.3 crore.